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17 Standout Features of the D17, Volvo Penta’s Most Powerful Genset Engine Yet

Volvo Penta added even more power to its robust and reliable genset range with the launch of the D17 engine. The 17-liter, 6-cylinder TWD1744GE supports the current business needs of industrial customers as well as their evolution toward lower emissions. From improved fuel efficiency and significantly increased standby power to alternative fuel compatibility and extensive aftermarket support, here are 17 reasons to choose the D17 for the demands of today and tomorrow.

Fuel Efficiency: Compared to the D16 model, the new D17 offers up to 5% less fuel consumption per kWh due to recent evolutions in combustion technology, such as the modernization of the fuel-injection system with a common-rail design.
Low-Weight Design: A compact and low-weight design is well-balanced, providing smooth operation with low noise and vibration and an overall easy installation, service and transport.
Cooling Package: Add the option of a viscous fan and air filter that will suit a variety of installations and further reduce fuel consumption and noise emissions.
Power Density: The 17-liter diesel engine uses dual-stage turbochargers and heavy-duty steel pistons, making it optimally designed to power a wide range of stand-by (up to 881 kVA) and prime power generator sets (up to 758 kVA).
HVO Compatible: Volvo Penta is actively investigating alternative fuels and various technologies. Currently, all Volvo Penta engines, including the D17, can run on HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil).
Competitive TCO: The extended service and oil change interval of the D17 (1,000 hours), low heat rejection, serviceability, and spare part commonality all contribute to keeping expenses down.
Load Acceptance: Like all Volvo Penta genset engines, the D17 complies with the most stringent ISO8528 G3 standard for load acceptance, a measure of how quickly it can meet power demand in response to a blackout.
Less Exhaust: The D17’s low exhaust emissions ensure compliance with UNECE REG 96 Stage 2 (equivalent to EU Stage II mobile off-highway requirements).
Certification Standards: The most powerful genset engine is certified for US EPA Tier2 Stationary Emergency, enabling it to be used for supplying a few hours of backup power in highly regulated regions.
Enhanced Volume: Volvo Penta engineers developed a larger bore engine for the D17, which enabled the larger volume compared to the D16 and led to a 10% increase in maximum standby power over the TWD1645GE at 1800 rpm.
Warranty Options: Depending on where your industrial operation is located in the world, Volvo Penta offers customers extensive engine warranty options, delivering confidence and peace of mind.
Dual Speed: The dual-speed (1500/1800 rpm) D17 is suitable for a wide range of applications, most notably where sufficient back-up electrical power must be available at all times.
Single Supplier: As an independent supplier, all Volvo Penta products are a complete solution – designed, tested, manufactured, warranted and serviced by one company and network.
Aftermarket Support: Take advantage of an extensive global network of dealers to secure performance and uptime. Our company supports projects all the way throughout the lifetime of the machines.
Prepared for the Future: The D17 – together with the rest of the Volvo Penta power generation line-up – will evolve to enable customers to transition to significantly lower emissions using alternative fuels.
Seamless Integration: The D17’s sister engine, the D16, with an inline six-cylinder block, provided the starting block for the new design, ensuring the D17’s basic footprint would remain the same.
Partnership Potential: Choosing the D17 includes more than just the engine itself. With your application in focus, a Volvo Penta partnership entails collaboration all the way from the design stage to aftermarket service.

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